A Guide to Interval Training
(Article by Hannah Groves with Katie Brick)
Hannah Groves and Personal Trainer/Study Active Tutor Katie Brick are here to tell you everything you need to know about interval training and how you’ll...
What is the best pre workout meal?
A common question asked by clients to Personal Trainers is what should be eaten prior to a workout as good nutrition can help people perform better and recover faster after each workout. Whilst the answer depends on the clients goals Hannah Groves asked Personal Trainer and Study Active Assessor Heather Walker how she would approach the question of ‘what is the best pre workout meal and what advice she would give.
HIIT Workout – A Training Guide
(Article by Hannah Groves with Kelly O’regan)
A common misperception that many fitness enthusiasts have about exercise is that it is necessary to spend hours working out to get results. Nothing cou...
Muscular Endurance for Sports
Article by Kari Fry with Kelly Pegler and James Luscombe
For athletes and those engaging in sports, muscular endurance can be an important factor to consider when looking to improve your performanc...
A Guide to Interval Running
(Article by Kari Fry with Kelly O’Regan)
Running can be a great form of exercise and mixing up the type of runs you do can be to your advantage. One of the ways to do this is to incorporate interva...
Functional Strength Training
Article by Kari Fry with Hannah Groves
We use our bodies every day in a myriad of ways, such as lifting and carrying, bending, sitting, and stretching. But how often do we think about those muscles...
How to Improve Your Deadlift
(Article by Kari Fry with Katie Brick)
Not an exercise for everyone, but for many, the deadlift is a favourite and challenging part of a workout routine. The deadlift is a complex move, so it is im...
Resistance Training Exercises
(Article by Kari Fry with Heather Walker)
Resistance training is a popular form of exercise, providing a number of benefits as well as increasing muscular strength and endurance. We spoke to Person...
The Best Tricep Exercises for Women
(Article by Kari Fry with Hannah Groves)
Incorporating tricep exercises into your workout routine can provide a number of benefits, and there are many different exercises you can choose from to mix...
Strength Training Exercises for Women Over 50
Strength training can provide many benefits, and for women over 50 it can be a great tool to add into their fitness routine. We spoke to Personal Trainer Karen King and asked her thoughts on streng...
Barbell Workout for Women
(Article by Kari Fry with Louise Henderson)
We sat down with Personal Trainer and Study Active assessor Louise to get her thoughts on barbell exercises and how to create a winning barbell workout.
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Strength Training for Runners
Article by Kari Fry with Jake Amos
Strength training can be an important tool for runners to incorporate into their workout routines, helping them to exercise key muscle groups, develop a good core...